Thongtakian

Thongtakian
bay is one of the five best beaches in Koh Samui. It is also called Silver beach or Crystal. From both sides it is
surrounded by picturesque cliffs and under the water there is a coral reef.

The beach
is located between Chaweng and Lamai in the Laem Nan cape in south-east of
Samui. It is really easy to find: right
after Coral Cove if you go to the south, the ring road makes a sharp curve.
Along the turn you will find the names of the hotels: Cristal Bay Resort, La Мer Samui Resort and Samui Yacht club.
There will be a road to the hotels which will lead you to the beach.

The sand
here is small-grained and white like a powder. The water is clear.

Those
tourists staying in Samui for a long time like comming here for a whole day with
their kids. The sand here and the shallow water are perfect for the children
but be careful, in some places there might be rocks in the water so look carefully
where you step.

Along the
beach (which is only 300 meters long) there are different kinds of trees neatly
planted. You will find not only palm trees but also trees with big crowns which
add even more privacy and comfort.

Because of
the coral reef there are lots of many-colored fish. Sometimes you may even see
a turtle or a stingray, so don't forget to take flippers and mask.

There is a
nice café right on the beach and if you go a little farther you will find a
popular restaurant The Cliff. So if you get hungry you might just have a meal
right on the beach while enjoying amazing views of the bay.